#48: Assessment Reports That Help Assessors Prepare

An episode of the Accreditation Made Easy podcast, hosted by Areaka Jewell, titled "#48: Assessment Reports That Help Assessors Prepare" was published on January 20, 2026 and runs 13 minutes.

January 20, 2026 ·13m · Accreditation Made Easy

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Summary

Description:This episode was inspired by a real-world moment during a recent mock assessment, when a simple recommendation turned into a powerful reminder: small reports can make a big difference for assessors. In this episode, Areaka walks through three reports that aren’t always required, but are incredibly helpful for assessors before and during an assessment. From creating a clean list of not applicable and exempt standards, to providing interview and observable checklists, to generating an accurate compliance tally, these tools reduce guesswork, save time, and make the assessment process smoother for everyone involved.Timestamps:0:00 Why this episode was inspired by a mock assessment0:47 How certain reports can make assessments smoother1:46 Not applicable and elected exemption standards and why they matter3:03 Using simple notes to clearly explain not applicable standards4:23 How to generate a list of not applicable standards using simple notes5:27 Exporting the list and sharing it in pre-read materials6:31 Alternative method using the standards tab filters6:58 Why status timeline charts are not recommended for assessors7:29 Interviews and observables lists and where they should be provided8:16 Three ways to generate interview and observable lists9:36 What a compliance tally is10:06 Running the correct report in PowerDMS Analytics10:55 Critical step when downloading the report to Excel12:12 Why these reports reduce guesswork and improve assessmentsCompanion document to download:Reports Helpful to AssessorsFlorida Compliance CalculatorConnect with Areaka🙋‍♀️ Digital Business Card🌐 Website🔗 LinkedIn📘 Facebook📸 InstagramAre you signed up to get my free content?Head over to www.accreditationacademy.net/signup to get started. You will get access to a library inside YOUR PowerDMS of hundreds of Helpful Tips smartly organized in categories and new or updated content published every week.

Episode Description

Description:

This episode was inspired by a real-world moment during a recent mock assessment, when a simple recommendation turned into a powerful reminder: small reports can make a big difference for assessors. In this episode, Areaka walks through three reports that aren’t always required, but are incredibly helpful for assessors before and during an assessment. From creating a clean list of not applicable and exempt standards, to providing interview and observable checklists, to generating an accurate compliance tally, these tools reduce guesswork, save time, and make the assessment process smoother for everyone involved.

Timestamps:

0:00 Why this episode was inspired by a mock assessment

0:47 How certain reports can make assessments smoother

1:46 Not applicable and elected exemption standards and why they matter

3:03 Using simple notes to clearly explain not applicable standards

4:23 How to generate a list of not applicable standards using simple notes

5:27 Exporting the list and sharing it in pre-read materials

6:31 Alternative method using the standards tab filters

6:58 Why status timeline charts are not recommended for assessors

7:29 Interviews and observables lists and where they should be provided

8:16 Three ways to generate interview and observable lists

9:36 What a compliance tally is

10:06 Running the correct report in PowerDMS Analytics

10:55 Critical step when downloading the report to Excel

12:12 Why these reports reduce guesswork and improve assessments

Companion document to download:

Connect with Areaka

🙋‍♀️ Digital Business Card

🌐 Website

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📘 Facebook

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